gilt

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɡɪɫt/

• Audio (US)

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• Homophone: guilt

Noun

Singular gilt

Plural gilts

1. (uncountable) A gilt is a thin layer of gold.
2. (countable) (finance) A gilt is a security issued by the Bank of England.

Verb

Plain form gild

Third-person singular gilds

Past tense gilded

Past participle gilded

Present participle gilding

1. The past tense and past participle of gild.
   • Synonym: gilded

Adjective

Positive gilt

Comparative more gilt

Superlative most gilt

1. If something is gilt, it is covered with gold or has a golden color.